The different landforms formed by volcanic eruptions!
The earth's surface is constantly changing. This change is usually so slow we cannot see it happening. Some changes however are very rapind, like landslides, earthquakes and tsunami's. A volcanic eruption can bring about a dramatic change in a very short time, leaving very different and distinvtive shapes.
Sheild Volcanoe's
Sheild volcanoes are formed by thin lava that spreads widely before cooling and hardening.
Stratovolcanoes also called (composite volcanoes)
Bodies of igneous rock formed when former channels of magma have cooled.
Dome Volcanoes
Shape formed by thick lava that cools and hardens rapidly.
Cinder Cone
Layers made up of heavier rocks near the vent, and cinders and ash towards the edges.
The different landforms formed by volcanic eruptions!
The earth's surface is constantly changing. This change is usually so slow we cannot see it happening. Some changes however are very rapind, like landslides, earthquakes and tsunami's. A volcanic eruption can bring about a dramatic change in a very short time, leaving very different and distinvtive shapes.
Sheild Volcanoe's
Sheild volcanoes are formed by thin lava that spreads widely before cooling and hardening.
Stratovolcanoes also called (composite volcanoes)
Bodies of igneous rock formed when former channels of magma have cooled.
Dome Volcanoes
Shape formed by thick lava that cools and hardens rapidly.
Cinder Cone
Layers made up of heavier rocks near the vent, and cinders and ash towards the edges.